Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, February 25, 1973
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: 1139/1506
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: February 25, 1973
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman David Sterner was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle on State Route 15 south of Finley.
When another vehicle pulled in front of his patrol car at State Route 37, he attempted to avoid a collision and struck a culvert.
Patrolman Sterner had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for eight months. He was survived by his wife and parents.